Tommy Overstreet
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Birth nameThomas Cary Overstreet
Also known asT.O.
BornSeptember 10, 1937
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
OriginAbilene, Texas, United States
Tommy Overstreet | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Thomas Cary Overstreet |
| Also known as | T.O. |
| Born | September 10, 1937 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Abilene, Texas, United States |
| Died | November 2, 2015 (aged 78) Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, Nashville sound |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1968–1986 |
| Labels | Dot, ABC, Elektra |
Thomas Cary Overstreet[1] (September 10, 1937[1] – November 2, 2015)[2] was an American country music singer. Often referred to as "T.O." by fans and radio disc jockeys, Overstreet had five top-five hit singles in the Billboard country charts and 11 top-10 singles. His popularity peaked in the 1970s. He lived in Hillsboro, Oregon.[3]
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,[1] Overstreet grew up in both Houston and Abilene, Texas.[1] He decided on a singing career when he was young, influenced largely by his cousin, "Uncle" Gene Austin.[4][5] Austin was a singing star of the 1920s and 1930s.
